local obituaries
John Crapse Travis
Apr 29, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John J. Crapse Travis Rincon- John J. Crapse Travis, 72, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. The Chatham County native was retired from Hercules, Inc. and had served in the 165th Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by...
Mildred Pauline Arrington
Apr 28, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Mildred Pauline Arrington, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Mildred was born in Gunnison, MS to the late Henry & Ethel Mae Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Franklin Arrington. She was a member of Lifespring Worship Center. Survivors include her children, Don & Rhonda Arrington, Jackie Perry,...
Carl Thomas Hodges, Jr.
Apr 26, 2013
Guyton-Mr. Carl Thomas Hodges, Jr., 61, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at his home. Carl was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Carl Thomas Hodges, Sr. He retired from the United States Army and received the Bronze Star while serving in Operation Desert Storm. He also enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his daughter, Janice...
Ila Nease Morris
Apr 25, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Ila Nease Morris, 94, passed away under Hospice care on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was born in Guyton to the late Jasper & Essie Nease. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otis Morris; brothers, Berlie, Millard, Freddie, Ray, Russell and Valdee and sisters, Annie Lois, Hazel and Hortense. She was a homemaker who loved...
Grady F. Wallace, Jr.
Apr 22, 2013
Grady F. Wallace, Jr., 86, died peacefully at Hospice House in Savannah, on April 22, 2013. He was a native of Pooler, GA. Mr. Wallace was the son of Grady and Alice Wallace, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Myra Wallace. Mr. Wallace was retired from Union Camp,...
Delbert Duff
Apr 21, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Delbert J. Duff Clyo- Delbert J. Duff, 77, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Walla Walla, WA native was retired from the 165th Air National Guard, former owner of Duff Oil Company and a retired truck driver. He was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple....
Lena Mae "Tiny" Wilson
Apr 21, 2013
Garden City-Mrs. Lena Mae "Tiny" Wilson, 74, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Lena was born in Milan to the late Joseph Oscar & Rosanell Knight Jones. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harold Loyd Wilson, Jr. and a brother, A.C. Jones. She was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital for 27 years....
Ray Robinson Wendelken
Apr 20, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel Ray Robinson Wendelken, age 84, of Four Points Rd., Jackson, GA died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. He was born October 13, 1928 in Savannah, GA son of the late Charles R. and Mamie Robinson Wendelken. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and served...
Philip Charters Windsor
Apr 18, 2013
Hilton Head Island, SC-Mr. Philip Charters Windsor, 63, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Windsor was born in Guyton, GA and was preceded in death by his father, David W. Windsor and his brother, David W. Windsor, Jr. He graduated from Georgia Tech and enjoyed watching the Yellow Jackets play football. He was the...
Gary Sidney Harvey
Apr 18, 2013
Gary Sidney Harvey of Meldrim, GA passed away on April 18, 2013. Gary was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas "Buck" Harvey. He was born November 25, 1942. He served for four years in the National Guard and retired from Kerr-McGee in Savannah. He was a long time member of Meldrim Baptist Church. Gary's family was the center...
Mary K. Helmly
Apr 18, 2013
Garden City-Mrs. Mary K. Helmly, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Mary was born to the late Dennis & Julia Mae Kautz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew L. Helmly; grandson, Logan Shelton and sister, Virginia Ruby. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City, served...
Linda F. Schaefer
Apr 15, 2013
Garden City-Ms. Linda Schaefer, 47, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Linda was born in Savannah, was a homemaker and loved her cats. Survivors include her husband, Robert Schaefer; children, Kelly Warner, Daniyell Black and Robert Schaefer; eight grandchildren; sisters, Theresa Byrnes, Patsy Johnson, Sherill Rogers, Wanda Morris, Joanne Hall, Linda Richardson, Glenda Lowery and Mary...
Edna Jane Arnsdorff Dickey
Apr 14, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Edna Jane Arnsdorff Dickey Rincon – Edna Jane Arnsdorff Dickey, 60, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her residence. The Chatham County native was employed with Kroger and was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in...
Shirley Willette
Apr 13, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Shirley J. Willette Rincon- Shirley J. Willette, 75, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Azalealand Nursing Home. The Savannah native was a retired legal secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Willette. Survivors include her grandchildren, Joseph Ronk (Linsey), Andrew Ronk (Sondra), and Chelsea Bedgood;...
Nancy Mcdonald O'Brien
Apr 13, 2013
Savannah-Mrs. Nancy McDonald O'Brien, 65, died on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Nancy was born on April 19, 1947 in Savannah to the late Harrie E. & Sarah Helen McDonald. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. O'Brien and a sister, Carolyn Buttersworth. Survivors include her children, Lynn O'Brien of Savannah; Kelly O'Brien...
Victoria Martene "Tina" Pye Boyles
Apr 11, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Victoria Martene "Tina" Pye Boyles Springfield – Victoria Martene "Tina" Pye Boyles, 64, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at her residence after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield...
Margie D. Best
Apr 9, 2013
Faulkville – Mrs. Margie D. Best, 88, passed away on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Margie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale and a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Best, Sr. and a step-son, Dennis Best. Survivors include her daughter, Ramona (Houston) Davidson; son, Johnnie Best,...
Nancy Read
Apr 9, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Nancy M. Read Bloomingdale- Nancy M. Read, 74, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Chicago, IL native was a devoted member of St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Claxton. She was a Rockford College graduate and active in the Girl Scouts, the Coastal Heritage Society, and...
Ann Griner Winskie Sherrod
Apr 8, 2013
Ellabell-Mrs. Ann Griner Winskie Sherrod, 63, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Ann was born in Savannah to the late Martin & Edith Griner. She was a loving mother and "Granny" as well as a beloved teacher. She lived in Pooler for many years and was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church...
Nick Crowder, Jr.
Apr 7, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Nichols "Nick" Harold Crowder, Jr. Rincon- Nichols "Nick" Harold Crowder, Jr., 57, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Memphis, TN native was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association, the US Military Vets Motorcycle Club, and very active in his church. He was involved in many...
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